Montblanc - Marc Newson

[FP Newbie]

But yet still nothing on their site about it. Very interesting looking if the barrel does indeed have that flat spot.

 

-John-

[zubipen]

Any news about when it will be available in the MB stores?

[FP Newbie]

I saw in a video that they were going to introduce it in September. I'm patiently waiting.

 

-John-

[catbert]

"The Mont Blanc M will be available exclusively in Harrod’s from August 16 2015, and boutiques worldwide from September 1 2015." It says here.

[A1979]

A couple of images I've found today:

 

 

[da vinci]

I really want to like it... But..

[A1979]

I really want to like it... But..

It makes me think of somenthing between a Lamy Dialog and a Starwalker. Since I very much like the modern design, I also like that pen (at least I think so, must see it in person). But again: it is a matter of taste, for example I find the Pavarotti and the Tolstoj too "busy".

[bleair]

Another web press release about this pen.

 

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/08/13/montblanc-marc-newson-pen/#slide-1

 

About the nib - "a gold nib AU585 is used in a two-tone finish of rhodium and ruthenium. The nib is topped off with an inscription of “MN,” in reference to Marc Newson, on those produced in the year of the writing instrument’s launch.

[stevesurf]

I like everything about it except the clip

 

 

 

Evidently there's a ballpoint or rollerball version as well:

 

[A1979]

I like everything about it except the clip

Thank you for these pictures, first time I see the "real" pen. I like the shiny black!

[tenney]

Looks like a nice $100-150 pen.

[duckduck]

Any rumours or guesses about the price?

 

Edit: Perhaps I should've googled first. According to this site the FP version will be available for £ 385. The other versions will be available for £ 270.

 

I'm torn between getting this pen or a Starwalker.

Edited August 15, 2015 by duckduck

[M_Par2]

Any rumours or guesses about the price?

 

Edit: Perhaps I should've googled first. According to this site the FP version will be available for £ 385. The other versions will be available for £ 270.

 

I'm torn between getting this pen or a Starwalker.

I'm thinking exactly the same thing, I have been eyeing off the starwalker mystery blck ballpoint for a while now and hadn't even considered the Marc Newson as I assumed the price would be at least above $1000..... decisions decisions!

[A1979]

I'm thinking exactly the same thing, I have been eyeing off the starwalker mystery blck ballpoint for a while now and hadn't even considered the Marc Newson as I assumed the price would be at least above $1000..... decisions decisions!

Difficult decision. I have the Mystery Black BP, and I can say that it's a great modern pen: heavy, substantial and with that beautiful "laser pattern".

[duckduck]

I'm thinking exactly the same thing, I have been eyeing off the starwalker mystery blck ballpoint for a while now and hadn't even considered the Marc Newson as I assumed the price would be at least above $1000..... decisions decisions!

 

While I somewhat like the look of the Marc Newson, I'm starting to feel I'd grow tired of it in just a few days of ownership; it's not a classic like the 146/149 nor does it have as nice lines as a lot of other MBs.

Edited August 16, 2015 by duckduck

[Pravda]

I am not sure if I caught it reading above, but I am assuming it is going to be a cartridge pen right? And I doubt it'll be able to accommodate Starwalker compatible converters because of the indentation of the barrel?

 

In that case, I'll pass

[M_Par2]

 

While I somewhat like the look of the Marc Newson, I'm starting to feel I'd grow tired of it in just a few days of ownership; it's not a classic like the 146/149 nor does it have as nice lines as a lot of other MBs.

 

 

Difficult decision. I have the Mystery Black BP, and I can say that it's a great modern pen: heavy, substantial and with that beautiful "laser pattern".

 

I agree, to me despite being new the Starwalker range carries that Montblanc classicality to it.. the only thing drawing me to this is it's novelty, resemblance to a Lamy.. but that is also what puts me off.... in any case based on the mixed response it has had here there may be plenty sitting in boutiques in the years to come!

Edited August 16, 2015 by M_Par2

[Toll]

The Tyson's MB Boutique had a booth at the DC Pen Show this weekend. They had one of these pens on display -- it is very light and I think it will retail for about $600.00 in the US. Interesting design but not something I will be interested in.

[duckduck]

 

 

 

based on the mixed response it has had here there may be plenty sitting in boutiques in the years to come!

 

I didn't consider this, but definitely. What Pravda said was eye-opening as well - I didn't consider that it probably won't fit a converter.

 

Now I just have to decide between a black resin (platinum) and midnight black resin (ruthenium) starwalker...

[Michael R.]

I'm planning to get one!

 

Cheers

 

Michael